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Indonesian Export Products from Textiles to Palm Oil Get 0% Tariff in IEU-CEPA
Indonesia and the European Union have finalized the Indonesia–European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), offering a 0% tariff on major Indonesian exports, including textiles, footwear, processed foods, palm oil, and its derivatives. This benefit will take effect at the agreement’s Entry Into Force (EIF) stage. The deal covers 98%…
Indonesia and Australia Establish Strategic Partnership in the Health Sector
Indonesia and Australia have officially launched a new strategic partnership in the health sector through the signing of a Subsidiary Arrangement under the Australia–Indonesia Partnership for Health Transformation. Signed by Indonesian and Australian representatives, the initiative—named KITA SEHAT—aims to accelerate the transformation of Indonesia’s health system and support national health…
Packaging Industry Forecasts to Reach IDR 105 Trillion, Demonstrating Resilience in Challenging Economic Turmoil
The government is relying on the packaging industry, which is considered resistant to global economic turmoil and uncertainty. In 2025, global economic growth is forecast to be limited to just 3%, influenced by increased economic activity through front-loading and the reduction of effective import tariffs by the United States. Notably,…
The Ministry of Trade Officially Launches Export Centres in Balikpapan and Batam to Enable Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises to Enter Global Markets
On 1 August 2025, the Ministry of Trade officially opened new Export Centres in Balikpapan and Batam. These centres form part of a strategy to strengthen the national export ecosystem, with a particular focus on micro, small, and medium enterprises (Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah/UMKM). The Export Center plays a…
